It was fun to see which photos received the most likes and comments. I’ve listed that below, in case you’d like to see, but altogether the photos were shared with Architectural Digest’s 970,000+followers and received over 85,000 likes and over 1000 comments. Pretty exciting! And to give credit where it is majorly due, these photos were taken by the amazing Fred Moser (aka @fredbaby13 — follow him!). We are so grateful to be able to share our happy place with so many wonderful readers and are so thankful for your comments.

Speaking of grateful, in case you didn’t catch it when we did the takeover, I reveal some HUGE news which just officially became official a few hours ago! Scroll to the bottom of this post to see the news…

Greetings from Palm Springs! @kellygolightly here, creative director and author of KellyGolightly.com, a style guide for the modern-day Audrey Hepburns of the world. Along with my husband, photographer @fredbaby13, we document the playful glamour, color and charm of Palm Springs. Come along as we share our favorite gems from this beloved design destination that endlessly inspires our lives and work.

The Vista Las Palmas neighborhood in north Palm Springs is one of the best for midcentury eye candy and has a handful of charming Swiss Miss A-frames. Be sure to drive around and take in all of the perfectly preserved homes. It’s also the neighborhood Leonardo Di Caprio recently made his home when he acquired the Dinah Shore estate. Plus, you can find one of the most famous examples of midcentury architecture here, the Kaufmann House by architect Richard Neutra (470 W. Vista Chino).

Nearly as good as the groovy houses are the vintage cars you often see tooling around Palm Springs or parked outside spectacular homes, like this perfect pairing spotted in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood. Talk about a #palmspringsdream!

Indian Canyons is another must-see neighborhood in Palm Springs. Discover stunning examples of midcentury and Hollywood Regency architecture, as well as colorful doors, with #thatpinkdoor on E. Sierra Way being the most popular. We were so inspired by the colorful doors of Palm Springs, literal works of art in their own right, that we created the fine art photography series The Real Houses of Palm Springs, find it at @purephoto and at purephoto.com/kellyandfred.

Poolside Gossip, photographed by Slim Aarons in 1970 at The Kaufmann House, is the most iconic photo ever taken in Palm Springs. Capturing two stylish women sipping cocktails poolside, the photo is the epitome of Palm Springs living. The women pictured, Nelda Linsk (former owner of the Kaufmann House) and her dear friend Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur, reunited back at the house in 2015, 45 years after the original photo was taken, and we had the honor of capturing it. Poolside Reunion is on view at @justmodern in the Uptown Design District in Palm Springs, where you can shop your socks off, as well as online at fredmoser.com.

One of our favorite activities in Palm Springs? Visiting open houses! Endless design inspiration, plus it’s free—how can you beat that? This is a peek (and a peak!) from the #DesertEichler house developed by @kudproperties, who’s creating a brand-new Eichler neighborhood in the desert, featuring the design and architecture beloved by Eichler fans but with modern updates.

Yello’! Another day, another door to adore. These yellow stunners can be found in the Tennis Club neighborhood in Palm Springs. If you love yellow, the area is also home to @AvalonHotels, which is a lovely spot to grab a cocktail or a nibble. Also fun: Melvyn’s at the Ingleside Inn, a former Rat Pack hangout and the perfect spot to sip a martini or indulge in an old-school dinner (Steak Diane made tableside by waiters in black tuxes, anyone?). We hope you’ve enjoyed our Palm Springs tour! Be sure to follow us at @kellygolightly + @fredbaby13 for more updates, including our new house and upcoming renovations.* Cheers + see you in Palm Springs!

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*Yes, we bought a house + JUST got the keys at 5pm today. We can’t wait to share more next week! Until then, have a wonderful weekend xx!